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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
5
The latest news summarizes weather forecasts and a flood of political notices. Notes include railway demurrage proposals, a million pound conveyance deal, harbour utilization plans, and federal estimates. Also reports resignations and election irregularities amid broader official actions.
The Wallington B A and H Society held a council meeting on Monday eight with Mr Hyaronie as president. Committees proposed extending the time for receiving entries for the special wheat prize until the 19th instant, the federal polling day. Over 80 entries already, and farmers discussed entry rules. The secretary to be notified of intentions, judges to be appointed once all entries are in, the prize to be a bushel. The society planned a prize for best room of single horses and two guineas to be donated by associations, with further details to be decided before the next meeting.
District correspondent reports hotter, drier conditions in Bodangora with village life buzzing. Mentions recovery of Mr Joshua, improving family health, active election campaigning, harvest fires near Drill Oreste, school exams upcoming, and community events around New Year plans and social gatherings.
English cricketers praised for a strong all round display after a decisive win against the Qeonsisadera by six wickets. In Australian racing notes, Molong races yielded mixed results with Chatillion, Ebony, and Paddy among winners, while a notable accident affected the rising colt Superbus. Northern Districts 18 collapsed to 28H chasing 28 runs, as Hayward and Tyldaston starred in a low-scoring chase.
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